Our family is gathered on a day in early spring. Three children lay on floor. The two oldest are tense with anticipation, and the toddler follows their lead. With the down beat comes the proclamation, “Up!…” and they spring to their feet laughing.

“Low in the Grave” by Robert Lowry is on my personal list of essential Easter songs. I love the way the somber mood of the verses contrasts with the sudden joy of the refrain. It’s a classic sure to be found in any church on Resurrection Sunday. Our family uses a simple activity to engage our children with this wonderful Resurrection hymn during worship.

If you aren’t familiar with this wonderful song, take a moment to listen to this wonderful resurrection hymn. We liked this version we found on You Tube from IS Baptist Toronto.
To engage our children with this song, we have them do this simple activity. During the verses, they lay still on the ground. With the word “Up!” They jump up and remain standing through the chorus.

My kids were asking for this hymn before lent even started this year. I hope you’ll try sharing it with the children in your home or church this season.

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Christy and Deborah are friends. We come from different places, with different backgrounds and some pretty different ways of thinking sometimes. But we have watched each other grow spiritually and emotionally during our friendship. So grab a hot drink and join the conversation.